The best African Popular Music albums
of the 1970s.
Where to start with 1970–1979 African popular music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1970s — African popular music
Top picks from 1970–1979, ranked by where we would start.
Miriam Makeba
Country Girl
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Miriam Makeba
Keep Me in Mind
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Osibisa
Ojah Awake
A vibrant fusion of Afrobeat rhythms and Western rock elements, filled with exuberant instrumentation and infectious grooves.
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Osibisa
Osibisa
A vibrant fusion of African rhythms and rock energy, bursting with celebratory melodies and infectious grooves.
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